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S8 JDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine undertray is fitted obscuring view of steering, suspension and braking components

subframe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,123 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 131,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting broken

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting broken

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front parking light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 128,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front parking light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,373 miles

engine under tray misty with oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

engine under tray misty with oil

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support bracket insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support bracket insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 27 Sep 2017 97,652 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,560 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system showing corrosion and rear heat shield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system showing corrosion and rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,091 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

light damage to vehicle

nearside rear tyre has light damage to sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bleb on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake discs corroded on edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

light damage to vehicle

nearside rear tyre has light damage to sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight dim

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight dim

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded and worn

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,784 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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S8 JDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 JDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S8 JDV registered?

S8 JDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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